About Ross
Ross Nigro studied history and political science at the University of Kansas, earning his degree in 1988. He stayed in the region for law school and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri–Kansas City in 1992. Those years set a foundation in public law and local institutions that would shape his career.
Soon after law school he moved into roles that mixed public service and private practice. In 1997 he joined the Jackson County Counselor’s Office as an assistant county counselor. That same year he became managing partner of Nigro Law Office, LLC, establishing a private practice alongside his public work. The dual track gave him experience in municipal and county matters and in advising local government clients.
In 2001 he took on duties as a prosecuting lawyer for the City of Raytown, Missouri. The role put him in court regularly and required routine handling of municipal prosecutions and ordinance enforcement. He continued to appear in both state and federal venues, and he maintains admissions that include Missouri and Kansas, as well as the Eighth and Tenth Circuit Courts of Appeals.
His peers have recognized aspects of his practice. He holds a Client Distinction from Trademark Who’s Who. He has also taken leadership roles in professional groups; he has served as president of the Missouri Municipal Prosecutor’s Association and remains active in several bar organizations. His memberships include the Missouri Bar Association, the Kansas Bar Association, the Kansas City Missouri Bar Association, the Eastern Jackson County Bar Association, the Clay County Bar Association, and the Johnson County Bar Association.
Nigro’s work blends courtroom experience and local government advisory work. He has prosecuted municipal cases, provided counsel at the county level, and managed a private practice that handles client matters arising out of those areas. He continues to practice through Nigro Law Office, LLC and appears in state and federal courts in the region. His current practice focuses on municipal law, local government representation, and related civil matters.
